Fast Casual Executive Summit News & Media
Haven Hot Chicken wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Haven Hot Chicken won The Perfect Pitch concept competition at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 9.
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How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…
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Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…
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Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…
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FastCasual to honor 2023 Hall of Famers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Each leader will attend the summit to accept an award and share leadership experience, strategies and a few lessons learned along the way.
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Can a restaurant have 'too much tech?'
June 19, 2023
Restaurants of all sizes have spent the past few years investing in a variety of technologies to help them understand the health of their brands, gain…
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2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations
May 18, 2023
As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…
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The love-hate relationship when it comes to food delivery apps
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Brand leaders offer insight on managing third-party delivery apps and the brand app and hurdling challenges.
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Mooyah Burgers, Jersey Mike's leaders share loyalty program tips
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
As food prices continue to climb so does the value of a restaurant loyalty program, for both the customer and the brand.
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Layne's Chicken Fingers, Consolidated Concepts, Farm Burger execs talk supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Four restaurant executives discussed challenges with supply chains at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Flake Pie Co. wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit
October 26, 2022
Following a global contest, five fledgling brands competed for a cash prize and the title of The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit on Oct. 1…
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sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…
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Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…
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Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…
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Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Smashburger, Teriyaki Madness leaders talk AI, customer engagement strategies
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Leaders from Zunzi’s, Smashburger and Teriyaki Madness shared insight and best practices when it comes to building customer-focused marketing campaigns during…
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Blaze Pizza, Bojangles execs discuss switching from a transactional mindset to a customer mindset
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants are ditching the transactional mindset to focus on customers. A panel of brand executives explained how their companies are putting the customer…
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Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…
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Experts weigh in on supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…
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Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…
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